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Eric POV

Godric in the old days would've tortured this prisoner for months, but that wasn't Godric anymore. My Master hated every minute we were in the cell with the vampire. After we were alone in his office I couldn't hide my frustration, pacing until Godric blocked my path.

"Eric I know your angry, so am I, but torturing the prisoner wouldn't help us find Sookie. We had to turn him over after he refused to talk. Finding her is our goal not Vengeance. Sookie wouldn't want us hurting anyone in her name. That's not who she is, or who we should be."

I wanted to argue with him but I knew he was right. I remember how angry Sookie was when she found out I tortured Lafayette for selling vampire blood long after I'd gotten any useful information. I knew how Sookie would feel if we harmed the prisoner in vengeance.

Godric pulled me close and gave me a sad smile,

"We need to focus on one goal, Sookie's return. It's the only way to assure our minds aren't conflicted at a critical time."

I banged my hand into a wall in frustration,

"I know Godric but I feel so angry. Sabastian took her from us, in the worse way possible. I'm barely holding it together."

Godric sent me love and gentle devotion inside our bond,

"Sookie will come home Eric, and we'll never let her out of our sight again."

A few minutes later, we flew home to beat the dawn. Godric and I packed a few luggage's and headed into our pool house. The rest of the house was a crime scene so was off limits. Upstairs was a light tight mid-sized apartment. We used it for guests who needed privacy.

We undressed and showered before crawling into bed. I reached over to turn on the alarm system. It was usually inactive since it's tied to the now broken house alarm system. A noise behind me stilled my hand.

The air shimmered around us then an invisible voice said,"Made it before the alarms."

We jumped up, ready to attack the intruder. When he appeared it wasn't anyone we expected.

Niall Brigant stood in front of us then averted his eyes,

"So the rumors were true about how vampires rest. Please cover yourselves so we can talk. We have important business tonight."

We quickly dressed in pajamas; then Godric offered Niall a chair in the room.

After a moment Godric nodded politely to Niall to break the silence,

"I'm pleased to see you again after so many years Niall, but I wish it were under better circumstances."

I nodded at Niall relived to see him, "Thank you for coming Prince Niall, are you here about Sookie?"

Niall nodded barely able to hold his anger in check,

"My Chicago representative informed me that a Fae was killed and another kidnapped by a vampire. I seek justice and her safe return. Whatever you need it's yours."

I could feel Niall looking at me intently. I knew he wasn't going to tell anyone he's Sookie Grandfather. Outing her as part of the line of succession would put her in even more danger. Thankfully it was his duty to assist Sookie as part of his royal responsibilities and as protector of all Fae.

Godric nodded at Niall as he searched the Fae's eyes,

"I require your assistance, I have a plan, our actions won't be sanctioned, but not illegal. How far are you willing to go to get Sookie back?"

Niall smiled grimly, "I'd travel to the gates of hell on an ice cream sled to get Sookie back. My government has arranged a 'blank check' for almost any action that leads to Sookie's safe return."

Godric smiled as if a weight was off his shoulders,

"Thank you for that, with the Fae's support the rest of the agencies will fall into line. Just meet here at the start of nightfall, and I'll set my plan in motion." With a nod to both of us Niall popped out of the room, leaving us alone.

I turned on the Pool house separate security system. We could sleep without worrying about anymore unexpected visitors. The building was light tight, had no windows, and was encased in Silver, iron, and a titanium alloy. We intended to do the same to the main house next month.

We'll call contractors tomorrow to expedite the process. We'll also sink our living quarters into the ground leaving only a small mid-sized visitors house and our pool house above ground. It seemed like overkill before, now it was a necessity.

I felt Godric snuggle close and I kissed the top of his head.

"Don't' worry Master; she knows we're looking for her. We'll find her soon."

Godric linked his fingers with mine and sighed,

"I know she'll return but I fear the longer she's gone, the more damage she'll suffer."

I felt his dark thoughts through our bond,

"Sookie is ours, Sabastian wouldn't intentionally hurt her, he wants her for his child."

Godric shifted turning to face me,

"Sebastian tossed her out of a 50 story window, and assumed you'd reach her in time. What if he turns her soon? What if he…"

I brushed the tear from the corner of Godric's eye,

"He won't, ok, he might be a sociopath but he won't torture her, or beat her or any a thousand things you're thinking. He wants a willing child."

Godric leaned over and kissed my cheek softly sadly,

"Your right, but mental scars last longer than physical scars. We have to save her Eric."

I kissed his nose and rested his head into my neck as sleep took us under,

"She's part of us now Godric, no matter what he does to her, she'll have us, and that's something that won't change."

"Always Eric, "Godric then tucked in my arms as the dawn took us to rest.